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Yahoo TechnologyAug 14, 2026
GOOGL Stock Alert: Google Unleashes Its Biggest Weapon Against Apple


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Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV (Yahoo Technology)
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CNET NewsAug 14, 2026
Judge Tells Google to Make It Easier to Install Third-Party App Stores
Android users have had to click a few extra times to add Aptoide Games.

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Mac RumorsAug 14, 2026
Should You Buy an iPhone 17 Now or Wait for iPhone 18?
For the first time since Apple started selling standard and "Pro" iPhones, we're not going to get an entry-level iPhone model this fall. Apple doesn't plan to release an iPhone 18 in September, and will only launch the iPhone 18 Pro, ?iPhone 18 Pro? Max, and foldable iPhone Ultra. The lower-cost ?iPhone 18? won't come out until spring 2027.


EngadgetAug 14, 2026
Google must make it easier to install alternative app stores, judge orders
Google has a week to make it easier to find third-party app stores.

Gizmag Emerging TechAug 14, 2026
MIT's autonomous robotic tiles build floating structures on water
You don't have to watch Kevin Costner's Waterworld to know that for much of the world, the future will be increasingly flooded. As climate chaos causes oceans to swallow coastlands, and as surging water displaces and devastates communities, social survival will demand that people find ways to live and work with - and on - the water.



SlashDotAug 14, 2026
Flock Announces Changes Amid Backlash Over Its License Plate Reader Network


eWeekAug 14, 2026
Google Pixel Watch Adds Insulin Resistance Tracking: What It Could Reveal Before Blood Sugar Rises
Google Pixel Watch adds Insulin Resistance Trends to track blood sugar-related metabolic changes and bring Health Guardian insights to more wearables.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
2,056 Humanoid Robots From 16 Countries Head to Beijing for World Robot Games
Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games will feature 2,056 robots from 16 countries, with tougher autonomy rules and more real-world industrial tasks.

SlashDotAug 14, 2026
Trump Slaps a 100% Tariff On Heavy and 'Sensitive' Drones


ResearchBuzzAug 14, 2026
Flock Camera Abuse, Yandex Apps, SerpApi, More: Friday ResearchBuzz, August 14, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Common Dreams: New Database Documents Over 100 Cases of Cops Abusing Flock Surveillance Cameras. "A new database launched Wednesday that details more than 100 cases of alleged abuse by law […]

CNET NewsAug 14, 2026
Google's Pixel Phones Are Getting a Tap-to-Share Feature for Contact Info and More
Google says the new Quick Share feature is an "instant, two-way exchange" for sharing.

EngadgetAug 14, 2026
Trump slaps a 100 percent tariff on heavy and 'sensitive' drones
President Trump has imposed tariffs up to 100 percent on drones that are "particularly sensitive" for national security.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
DeepSeek V4-Pro vs. Claude Opus 5: Which Is Better for Developers?
DeepSeek V4-Pro and Claude Opus 5 take different approaches to coding. Compare their agent tools, context windows, API pricing, and developer fit.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Can Change Its Own Battery in Under 3 Minutes
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot can swap its own battery in under three minutes, a feature designed to reduce downtime during industrial work.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
DeepSeek V4 Pro: Better Benchmarks, Higher Prices, and a Bigger AI Ambition
DeepSeek launches its V4 Pro AI model with major coding gains, open-source developer tools, and pricing that remains well below leading rivals.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
Humanoid Robot Sophia Takes the Judge's Seat and Hears Lawyers Make Their Case
A humanoid robot took the judge's seat in a simulated court case, testing how AI handles legal arguments, courtroom rulings, and the risks of AI judgment.

SlashDotAug 14, 2026
Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store


EngadgetAug 14, 2026
France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15
President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.

Mac RumorsAug 14, 2026
Best Apple Deals of the Week: Steep Discounts Hit AirPods, MacBook Pro, and Anker Accessories
The highlights of this week in Apple deals include ongoing low prices on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, and the 2026 MacBook Pro. We're also tracking solid deals on accessories from Anker and other companies on Amazon thanks to some back to school sales.


EngadgetAug 14, 2026
Apple proposes taking a 5-to-15 percent cut from external App Store payments
Apple and Google still aren't done facing Epic Games in court.

Yahoo TechnologyAug 14, 2026
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree powers up for stellar Shanghai debut


Yahoo TechnologyAug 14, 2026
Corn Belt Weather and an Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit Are Driving Grains Prices Now


SlashDotAug 14, 2026
France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban For Under-15s


EngadgetAug 14, 2026
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermarks from AI content
The invisible SynthID will remain.

CNET NewsAug 14, 2026
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu' Gets Disney Plus Streaming Release Date
More Star Wars news is likely on the way as Disney kicks off its D23 fan celebration event.

eWeekAug 14, 2026
AI Data Centers Are Fueling Demand for These $100K Jobs
AI data center growth is boosting demand for six-figure engineering, construction, networking, and facilities roles across the US.

EngadgetAug 14, 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu will hit Disney on September 2
If you didn't catch it in theaters, here's when you can watch it on Disney .

Yahoo TechnologyAug 14, 2026
Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store


EngadgetAug 14, 2026
Your car's dash cam might be illegal in some states — Here's how to check
Dash cam laws vary from one state to the next. Check the laws of states you'll be driving through.

ComputerWorldAug 14, 2026
August's Patch Tuesday is a monster: 751 fixes, with an exploited Windows flaw
Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday closes at 751 CVE entries (across all product families), with 108 rated as critical. One flaw is already exploited, CVE-2026-68820, an elevation of privilege in the Windows WinSock driver (afd.sys). Two more were disclosed but not exploited, CVE-2026-62832 (User Profile Service) and CVE-2026-72971.

This security-only release earns Patch Now for Windows, Office and Exchange; no SQL Server updates this month. Unfortunately, several critical issues affect server roles: Windows DNS Server carries a cluster of critical RCEs; Windows DHCP Server is the most-populated Microsoft product family at 14 entries. Testing should lead with printing and fonts and the


Time: TechlandAug 14, 2026
Exclusive: Claude Was Put in Charge of Human Workers—and Fired One
Claude was tasked with managing real employees at a San Francisco store. Its first firing offers an early glimpse of what having an AI boss could look like.

Mac RumorsAug 14, 2026
Ads Coming Soon to Apple Maps
As reported by MediaPost, businesses in the U.S. and Canada can buy Apple Maps ad slots starting today. An introductory offer provides advertisers with a 15% credit towards future ad spend, on up to $1,000 per month of spend over the first year.


Major GeeksAug 14, 2026
K-Lite Codec Pack Update 19.9.2 Build 2026-08-14
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CNET NewsAug 14, 2026
Black Hole Stars Are Apparently Real and Help Explain a Long-Standing Mystery
Astronomers may have discovered a bizarre new type of star with a black hole at its center.

ComputerWorldAug 14, 2026
Microsoft brings Copilot apps together ahead of ‘super app' overhaul
Microsoft will bring its two Copilot apps into a unified interface for consumer and work users, part of a wider drive to create a Copilot "super app" that consolidates various features.

Until now, Microsoft has offered two Copilot apps across web, desktop and mobile platforms: a simplified, consumer-focused Copilot app, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, which combines the AI assistant with access to Microsoft's productivity apps and files. 

Microsoft on Thursday announced an "updated Copilot app" aimed at providing a "simpler, more cohesive experience" for personal and work users.  

For users of the consumer Copilot app, the update will provide access to Microsoft 365 tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook from within Copilot, as well as the ability to connect email, calendars and cloud storage. At the same time, some features previously available in the consumer-focused app will be retired, including group chats and Deep Research, though Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers will still have access to a s


ComputerWorldAug 14, 2026
Apple cracks China with Alibaba for iPhone AI
Apple recently posted and removed details explaining how Mac users in China could set up their computers to work with Alibaba's Qwen AI. Now, Reuters has confirmed long-held speculation that Apple has revisited its Google Gemini AI playbook and built its own proprietary AI model for China with support from Alibaba.  

Apple worked with a Chinese partner because US models such as ChatGPT or Claude are not being made available there, though Chinese AI development doesn't seem to be held back by that lack. Apple and Alibaba have not commented on the claims, the report said.

The approach echoes Apple's work with Google to build more advanced large language models (LLMs) for use with Apple Intelligence, and the news will likely be seen as broadly positive by Chinese iPhone users. They can now look forward to working with Apple Intelligence on their devices. The proximity of the reporting suggests they may be able to access Apple's AI quite soon, once new Apple operating systems ship next month.

The silver lining It's also smart, as it means Apple has identified a way to introduce AI features in nations that are becoming protective of their tech stack.And while Apple's work with Google on Apple Intelligence was widely regarded as signifying how far behind the company had grown on AI, the work it is now doing with A


eWeekAug 14, 2026
Elon Musk's Biggest Projects: What's Real, What's Next, and What's Still a Moonshot
From Starlink and Robotaxi to Neuralink and Mars, we examine which Elon Musk technology projects are proven, emerging, or still moonshots.

Mac RumorsAug 14, 2026
Apple Trained Own AI model for China Market With Help From Alibaba
Reuters reports that Apple has trained its own large language model for the China market, rather than relying on a third-party model to power its Apple Intelligence features in the country.


Mac RumorsAug 13, 2026
What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More
Apple will introduce at least five new devices at its iPhone-centric event next month, and it's also possible we'll get devices waiting on Siri AI like the Apple TV.


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CNET NewsAug 13, 2026
Google's New Pixel 11 Phones Get Higher Starting Prices — Blame the RAM Shortage
This year's Pixel devices all got pricier. Here's why.

CNET NewsAug 13, 2026
We Spotted So Many Workarounds for Flock's New Rules on Police Camera Surveillance
Toothless limitations aren't a great look for Flock's modern surveillance.

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CNET NewsAug 13, 2026
Using AI Shopping Carts Could Lead You to Spend More Money, Study Says
Smart screens mounted on shopping carts might change people's behavior at grocery stores in a few interesting ways.

ComputerWorldAug 13, 2026
Adobe now lets Workfront users assign tasks to AI agents
With the launch today of the AI Collaborators feature in Workfront, Adobe aims to bring AI agents directly into the flow of work as permissioned team members that can be assigned tasks.

Three types of these ‘collaborators' are now generally available in Workfront. A content reviewer agent automatically checks documents in the work management app against brand guidelines. A project coordinator tracks project progress and keeps stakeholders up to date. 

Then there are "task agents" that let customers connect external AI agents to Workfront and assign them work.

The task agents are geared towards a variety of purposes — a social media manager that turns briefs into published posts, a performance analyst that reports on how campaigns are faring, or a content designer that creates visuals and layouts.

To set up a task agent, users provide a name and description of the agent's purpose, then connect it to an agent platform, with Anthropic's Claude, Microsoft's Copilot Studio, and Writer currently highlighted as options. 

Once it's ready to go, users can assign work to the agent in a Workfront project just as they would a human user. 

As the agent carries out its tasks, an auditable trail of actions is recorded via th


eWeekAug 11, 2026
ALLEX's Power-Drill Test Reveals How Far Humanoid Robots Still Have to Go
WIRobotics' ALLEX humanoid operated a power drill using NVIDIA GR00T, revealing progress—and persistent limits—in real-world robot control.

Time: TechlandAug 11, 2026
'Downward Dog' Is One of TIME's 50 Most Underappreciated TV Shows
Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.

Mac RumorsAug 11, 2026
Two New Games Coming to Apple Arcade's Growing Puzzle Catalog
Apple today announced that "Block Blast! " and "Art of Fauna: Cozy Puzzles " are coming to Apple Arcade on September 3, adding two more puzzle games to the service's catalog.


Mac RumorsAug 10, 2026
Apple Seeds Fifth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the fifth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the fourth betas.


Mac RumorsAug 10, 2026
Apple Briefly Posts China Guide for Connecting Siri to Qwen AI
Apple briefly published a support guide in China explaining how Mac users can connect Alibaba's Qwen AI to Siri and Writing Tools, before pulling it entirely less than a day later.


Mac RumorsAug 08, 2026
Claude Code Adds Cross-Session Messaging on macOS
Anthropic has updated Claude Code so that separate coding sessions can message each other directly, removing the need to manually copy context between Terminal windows.
Instead of having to re-explain yourself in another session, you can now tell Claude to do it. It sends a summary (not your history or files), and the other session picks it up mid-task. pic.twitter.com/PtNsfXeQXP

— ClaudeDevs (@ClaudeDevs) August 7, 2026


TechNewsWorldAug 05, 2026
Billions of Stolen Browser Cookies Expose Users to Account Hijacking
Experts warn that authentication cookies have become more valuable to cybercriminals than passwords, allowing attackers to hijack online accounts without logging in. The post Billions of Stolen Browser Cookies Expose Users to Account Hijacking appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

ResearchBuzzJul 31, 2026
Pacific Northwest Air Quality, Kosovo Street View, Reddit, More: Friday ResearchBuzz, July 31, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Washington State University: Wondering about tomorrow's air quality? Check WSU's new interactive tool. "The tool provides information on fine particulate matter and ozone concentrations, as well as fire locations and […]

New York Times TechJul 28, 2026
An Anthropic Claude AI Model Finds Flaws in Tough-to-Crack Encryption Algorithms
Claude Mythos Preview discovered new attacks in testing against weakened cryptographic algorithms, which protect online financial transactions, private communications and more.

ResearchBuzzJul 14, 2026
Facebook's Non-Detecting AI Detector, xAI Gas Turbines, Project Jade to Project Tembo, More: ResearchBuzz AI Update, July 14, 2026
AI PROBLEMS Gizmodo: Meta's AI Detector Can't Detect Images It Generated Itself, Report Finds. "…in a report published on Friday, Reuters reporters found that the AI detection tool failed to identify more […]

Fox Technology newsJun 15, 2026
UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on children under 16 from using TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and other major social media platforms.

Washington Post TechMay 13, 2026
How Elon Musk turned an online nobody into his biggest promoter
The Tesla CEO regularly amplifies a fan account called XFreeze that sings his praises and criticizes opponents in his lawsuit against OpenAI.

Washington Post TechMay 09, 2026
Inside Ben Shapiro's MAGA meltdown
The Daily Wire was once ascendant in right-wing media. Now, the "anti-woke" company faces contentious layoffs, ideological battles and dwindling relevance online.

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NPR Topics: Research NewsAug 07, 2025
A planet from the Avatar movies may exist in real life
One of the brightest stars in the night sky seems to be orbited by a planet like Jupiter. The news is sure to cheer fans of the Avatar series, which centers on a moon that orbits a fictional gas giant planet in this particular star system.
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